Ben Mendelsohn and Juliette Binoche to Play Christian Dior and Coco Chanel in Apple TV+ Drama Series THE NEW LOOK
Emmy-winning actor Ben Mendelsohn (Bloodline, Rogue One, Ready Player One) and Oscar-winner Juliette Binoche (The English Patient, Chocolat, Ghost in the Shell) have signed on to star in the Apple TV+ drama, The New Look. The series follows designers Christian Dior, on his way in, and Coco Chanel, on her way out.
Variety describes the series as “A World War II-era thriller,” which opens in Nazi-occupied Paris, when Coco Chanel’s (Binoche) reigns as the world’s famous fashion designer ends and Christian Dior (Mendelsohn) rises thanks to his ground-breaking creations.
“The New Look centers on the pivotal moment in the 20th century when fashion icons such as Christian Dior allowed Paris to lead the world back to life after the war. The saga will show portray Dior’s complex relationship with famous designer contemporaries and rival, for instance Coco Chanel, Balmain, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Pierre Cardin and Yves Saint Laurent, among others.”
Todd A. Kessler, whose credits include several hit series like Bloodline, Damages, and The Sopranos, is writing, directing and executive producing the show. There’s a lot of talent on board this series. I’m intrigued for sure.
The New Look is expected to start shooting in the French capital in the spring.